Groom and Groomsmen Style: Suit Ideas from Real Weddings

Stories Forever Weddings

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The bride's dress gets a lot of attention, but the groom and his groomsmen set the tone too. Here are some of our favorite suit colors and style choices from weddings we've photographed.

Green Suits

Green suits are a bold, modern choice, and they look incredible next to rust bridesmaid dresses and a blue sky.

Jacob smiling in his green suit before the ceremony

From Maggie & Jacob at Parker Barn

Jacob's groomsmen in green suits and sunglasses against a blue sky

From Maggie & Jacob at Parker Barn

Navy

Navy is classic, flattering and works with almost any bridesmaid color.

From Cierra & Joshua at Bella Amore on Enchanted Acres

From Tricia & Alex's Chardon Square elopement

Light Blue

Light blue feels fresh and summery and stands out at the front of the aisle.

From Courtney & Mitchell at Happy Days Lodge

Shades of Gray

From charcoal to light gray, gray suits are easy to match and look sharp in any setting. Add a colored tie to tie in the bridesmaids.

Matt and his groomsmen in grey suits looking down at the camera

From Riccela & Matt's Cleveland wedding

Groomsmen in light gray lined up on the lawn

From Mr. & Mrs. Craig's garden wedding

Groom adjusting his grey suit jacket and lavender tie

From Kyndall & John at Stone Valley Meadows

Tan and Cream

Lighter suits feel relaxed and romantic, perfect for barns, gardens and summer weddings. Add a pocket watch or a vest for a vintage touch.

Groomsmen in tan suits laughing down at the camera at White Birch Barn

From Elise & Ron at White Birch Barn

From Anastasia & Thomas at Westfall Event Center

Black Tie Details

A classic black suit or tux with a bow tie never fails, and groomsmen lined up in black outside the church on a winter day is timeless.

Groom adjusting his bow tie in front of the library bookshelves

From Katie & Trent at Tudor House at Mason's Cove

Trevor and his groomsmen lined up outside St. Ambrose Church in winter

From Tara & Trevor at St. Ambrose & Williams on the Lake

Tips for the Guys

Get suits tailored a few weeks ahead, pick one detail that ties the group together (a tie color, vests, boutonnieres), and plan a few minutes for getting-ready photos. Buttoning the jacket, fixing a tie and the guys hyping each other up are some of our favorite moments of the morning.

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